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December 2022
Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Exhibition
Our knowledgeable Educators get out in the exhibit galleries and lead fun and engaging investigations which inspire exciting STEAM discoveries. Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figures have been used for centuries in Indonesia for storytelling. In the Multimedia Gallery, shine a light on the Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figures, learn how they are made and, inspired by this art form, craft your own take-away shadow puppet to tell your own story.
Find out more »Worldwide Lights Celebration Dance Party
This de-LIGHT-ful dance party must be on your holiday wish list! Whether you like “Lights”, “Neon Lights”, “Flashing Lights” or “Blinded by the Light,” come join us and light up the dance floor with us when the holiday beats drop. You never know. You may be joined by a Stepping Stones character or two, so make sure you are ready to show off your best moves.
Find out more »Holiday Happenings: Las Posadas
Holiday Games – Come and play some holiday-themed games like snowball toss, snowman knockdown, holiday ring toss and holiday bowling.
Find out more »Santa Sightings
Santa Claus is coming to town! That’s right, Jolly Ol’ St. Nick has made a special trek from the North Pole to meet and greet with Stepping Stones visitors. Children can sit with Santa so that you can snap a photo as an adorable holiday keepsake.
Find out more »Art Smarts: Paper Mache Lanterns
Calling all young artists! Experiment with a wide variety of artistic materials and methods including paint, sculpture, printing and collage. Children will explore shapes, colors, forms and patterns while learning about different modes of expression. Paper Mache Lanterns – Create your own paper mache lantern which will resemble the round paper lanterns used in the Chinese New Year celebration as well as other lantern festivals.
Find out more »Worldwide Lights Celebration Dance Party
This de-LIGHT-ful dance party must be on your holiday wish list! Whether you like “Lights”, “Neon Lights”, “Flashing Lights” or “Blinded by the Light,” come join us and light up the dance floor with us when the holiday beats drop. You never know. You may be joined by a Stepping Stones character or two, so make sure you are ready to show off your best moves.
Find out more »Mutt-i-grees®
Meet a friendly dog assisting in a unique story time that helps children build social-emotional skills and become caring, calm and confident citizens.
Find out more »Discovery Station: Floating Lantern Boats
Our knowledgeable Educators get out in the exhibit galleries and lead fun and engaging investigations which inspire exciting STEAM discoveries. In the Light Gallery, design and create a paper lantern that can float on the water like a boat that can hold onto a tea candle like object without sinking.
Find out more »Let’s Move
Get your blood pumping and your body moving! Our museum staff will take you on a fun fitness adventure to help keep your body energized and healthy.
Find out more »Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Exhibition
Our knowledgeable Educators get out in the exhibit galleries and lead fun and engaging investigations which inspire exciting STEAM discoveries. Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figures have been used for centuries in Indonesia for storytelling. In the Multimedia Gallery, shine a light on the Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figures, learn how they are made and, inspired by this art form, craft your own take-away shadow puppet to tell your own story.
Find out more »Worldwide Lights Celebration Dance Party
This de-LIGHT-ful dance party must be on your holiday wish list! Whether you like “Lights”, “Neon Lights”, “Flashing Lights” or “Blinded by the Light,” come join us and light up the dance floor with us when the holiday beats drop. You never know. You may be joined by a Stepping Stones character or two, so make sure you are ready to show off your best moves.
Find out more »Holiday Happenings: Las Posadas
Holiday Games – Come and play some holiday-themed games like snowball toss, snowman knockdown, holiday ring toss and holiday bowling.
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